Well said Max and thanks to Joe too.

There are just too many places, both real and virtual, where 'freedom' is a joke. (See above referring to the Banjo site, the Acoustic Guitar forum is similarly afflicted).

Undeniably political, but in UK there is actually legislation to prevent the indigenous population stating simple truths.

Sadly, that constraint does not apply to so many of those that the law was originally intended to protect. It's left us in a situation where 'we' have fewer rights and subject to outrageous exploitation. Self confessed terrorists exhorting hate and intolerance at the taxpayers' expense

This site makes me feel better because I can just 'say' what I think. I don't usually swear on forums, there's little need to do so.

BUT, I abhor being told I can't do something - especially by sanctimonious, judgemental, busy-bodies who presumably go through life wincing at every comment they hear in the street.

So, well done - you'll rarely see me swear, but thanks for the freedom to do so if I feel so moved, it IS appreciated.